EMPAC's Opening – October 3-19

In celebration of the grand opening of the Experimental
Media and Performing Arts Center we invite you to enjoy three weekends of world-class
artistic performances and workshops, premieres of
EMPAC-commissioned artworks, presentations of research
at the frontiers of science, and social events ranging from
black-tie elegant to come-as-you-are eclectic.

The Gala Weekend offers audiences an introduction to the
EMPAC program and mission with performances ranging
from 15th-century choral music performed in a 21st-century
concert hall to late-night DJ-VJ parties. Beauty, delight and
audacity populate the weekend’s events, in work that
challenges expectations as it engages and privileges the
senses. A Presidential Colloquy and the official Ribbon
Cutting begin the weekend—and the festivities.

The Symposium Weekend brings together an internationally
diverse group of directors from leading research institutions to
share their work in the arts, design and media-based research,
spanning augmented reality to the visualization and auralization
of scientific data. Arts events, performances, installations
and exhibitions continue throughout the long weekend.

Homecoming & Family Weekend focuses on the greater
Rensselaer community. Events and performances ranging in
media and style—including many student groups—will reflect
the diversity of interest on, and beyond, the Rensselaer campus.